Short-Acting Insulins ___________

question 13

Multiple Choice

Short-acting insulins ___________.

• A) onset in 10-30 minutes and peak in 1-2 hours, last 3-8 hours
• B) onset in 1/2 to 1 hour and peak in 1-5 hours, last 6-10 hours
• C) onset in 1-3 hours and peak in 6-12 hours, last 18-24 hours
• D) onset in 1-2 hours, don't peak, and last up to 24 hours

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Activation-synthesis Theory

A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the cerebral cortex interpreting random signals from the brainstem during REM sleep.

Dreaming

A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.

Contender

A person or group competing with others to achieve something or to win a position of leadership.